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Gapers Block published from April 22, 2003 to Jan. 1, 2016. The site will remain up in archive form. Please visit Third Coast Review, a new site by several GB alumni.
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Friday, December 23 2011
Chicago Calling VIII: Clash Christmas @ Schubas
Schubas hosts A Very Special Clash Christmas this evening at 8pm with the Clash tribute band London Calling and the Jam tribute band All Mods Conned (the alter ego of local band Who's This Mary?). The show is 18+; tickets are $12, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society in memory of Egon Martensen. See the Schubas website for full details and to purchase tickets. Schubas: 3159 N. Southport (at Belmont). (773) 525-2508.
Peep Reunion Show @ Reggie's
Long-gone alt-rock band Peep reunites at Reggie's Music Joint, 2105 S. State St., tonight for a concert to benefit for deceased bassist Fabian Guerra's family. Forty Piece Choir and The Last Dark Show open. Doors open at 9pm. $10 at the door. 21+
Christmas Crisis @ Challengers Comics
It's game time at Challengers Comics, 1845 N Western Ave., as it kicks off its 30-hour event,Christmas Crisis 2011. Visitors are welcome to shop, play games, or chat and hang from 11am today until 5pm tomorrow. Free.
